This quaint little village, colloquially known as 'Jakobstettel' (Jacob Village), was officially named St. Jacobs in 1852. Interesting trivia -- the 'St.' was added to the name Jacob simply to make it sound more pleasing; the pluralization was in honour of Jacob C. Snider and his son, Jacob C. Snider, Jr. It's a village steeped in history and set in a charming location along the river. Many of the old buildings still exist, but in a new guise – that of upscale boutiques, craft shops, art galleries, beer garden, etc. It's a destination known for its Mennonite population (who are often seen on local roads in their traditional horse and buggies). Most of the leading citizens throughout the 19th century had at least close Mennonite relatives, however, St. Jacobs has never really been a “Mennonite” community. That description for the most part has been more appropriately applied to the farming community in the countryside surrounding the Village. This is a busy area some days, so this AL is easily walked.
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